Listen in as Max and guest-hosts Bobby McFarland and Lauren Kruchten chat with Chef Chris Coleman of the soon-to-be-open The Goodyear House in Charlotte! Tune in tomorrow to hear our convo about Chris's experiences cooking at The McNinch House, Asbury and Stoke, the evolution of Charlotte's food scene and how The Goodyear House will contribute to the burgeoning NoDa neighborhood. _________________________________________________________

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Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

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Open a steak house with a legendary chef, right next door to an illustrious performing arts center. The Weddington brothers did it! Listen in to find out what it likes to make a steakhouse fit the foodie culture of Durham, NC.

Also, all the answers to:

How to properly brine a turkey.

Who you should be rooting for, football wise on Thanksgiving?

The never ending question of, what to drink with Thanksgiving?

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

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Caviar, some of us think, delicacy and the peak of culinary excellence. Some of us think caviar and we think "fishy egg crap."

Marshallberg Farm right here on the coast of North Carolina thought caviar equals a sustainable and farm-able protein source. Beyond all the other attributes let me validate this episode and clarify by letting you know that the caviar and smoked sturgeon meat was simply delicious, you must try it! By the way caviar doesn't only come from Russia.

Did you know that caviar dates back to ancient Greece? Did you know that the USA imports 90% of our seafood? Did you know that there are multiple types of Sturgeon fish and only 3 are ideal for making caviar. Do you know what vodka or beverage pair best with caviar? Listen in to find out all the answers and what it takes to make caviar and the technology Marshallberg Farm uses to make it efficient and delicious.

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

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We sit down with the princess of the Vajra Winery Francesca Vajra, who produces the king of wines, Barolo. Vajra is arguably the most influential producer of Barolo and Piemonte wines in the last 15 years. Francesca visited NC and sat down with us to share the secrets to producing delicious Barolo. Francesca provides insight into how to respect your land and understand it's purpose. Oh, also how to work with and still love your family.

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• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!
• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of negative criticism, email:[email protected]

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Here's a short bonus episode to feature the Gingerbread Benefit that supports Triangle Family Services. Podcast link in the comments section. Click here to get tickets: https://tfsnc.org/event/gingerbread-benefit We speak with the CEO of The Triangle Family Services, Alice Lutz & Pastry Chef Tiesha Whittaker of Buttermilk Boutique. (Recently voted People's Choice Winner for best pastry chef at the NCRLA Chef Showdown) https://www.buttermilkboutique.com

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• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!
• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of negative criticism, email:[email protected]

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We travel to Cornelius, NC for an exclusive conversation with Chef Greg Collier of The Yolk, Soul Food Sessions and the upcoming Leah & Louise.

https://theyolkcafe.com/about-the-chef/

As well as the host of the evening, Joe Kindred of Hello, Sailor and Kindred.

https://hellosailornc.com

https://kindreddavidson.com

Guests co-hosts Chef Bobby McFarland and Lauren Kruchten join Max as we discuss the South, Calabash, Mentors and the culture in the kitchen while on the patio of Hello, Sailor!

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of negative criticism, email:[email protected]

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This episode gets fungi-ly! Did you now that Oyster mushrooms have more protein than chicken? Tune into to find out the secrets behind farming mushrooms. Why do some mushrooms taste better than others? Laura Stewart has all the answers and she makes Mushroom Jerky!

• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!
• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!
• GET TICKETS TO Taste of the Wild HERE:Â https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-wild-tickets-67251157021

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of negative criticism, email:[email protected]

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Today's episode features Lyndon Smith and Amie Fields, founders of the funky @botanistandbarrel! The couple tells us the story of how they got their cidery in Cedar Grove started and their first experiment with blueberry wine, then we talk about their background in the wine business, what they're currently offering and what new and exciting ciders are in the works.

• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!
• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!
• GET TICKETS TO Taste of the Wild HERE:Â https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-wild-tickets-67251157021

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of negative criticism, email:[email protected]

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Why go to Johnston County for BBQ? Redneck BBQ is scientific, it's for "people who were picked last at dodgeball." It doesn't matter how it's supposed to taste, what matters is how does it taste?

Jerry Stephenson isn't scared of anything, except for maybe his Momma's opinion of his food, listen into find out if she likes his BBQ.

Also in this episode;

Banana Pudding Cannoli

Ugly Drum Smokers

Redneck Science

Be sure to Visit Johnston County to find Redneck BBQ Lab along with so many other amazing North Carolina establishments. For details, go to https://www.johnstoncountync.org.

• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!

• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

• GET TICKETS TO Taste of the Wild HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-wild-tickets-67251157021

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of criticism, email: [email protected]

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Bartender to businessman, Niall Hanley is the American dream. He came to Raleigh as a bartender, and is now a community leader. Niall's most recent project was bringing the Morgan Street Food Hall to Raleigh, before that he brought the Hibernian pub, the world renowned Raleigh Beer Garden and many more to Raleigh. Listen in to find out his keys to success and what's next, oh and how to achieve a Guinness World Record!

• We are proud welcome our newest sponsor to the show, Proof Alcohol Ice Cream https://proofalcoholicecream.com where you can Eat & Drink Merrily all at once!

• **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at https://trianglewineco.com Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

• GET TICKETS TO Taste of the Wild HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-wild-tickets-67251157021

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• https://www.ncfbpodcast.com/about

Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at [email protected]

For any form of criticism, email: [email protected]

Eat & Drink Merrily!